The Denver Broncos’ initial 53-man roster is in and some moves were made by general manager George Paton and Nathaniel Hackett. The Broncos traded Malik Reed and cut Josh Johnson, join Ryan Koenigsberg and Henry Chisholm to break it all down on the DNVR Broncos Podcast.
Intro- 0:00
Formal Apologies- 2:01
Brett Rypien: 4:09
Kendall Hinton- 10:38
Defense- 33:21
Depth Trades- 54:30
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0 Comments (9 conversations)
Dohoy
(3rd time trying to comment thanks to RK explaining how to do it) Glad to finally be a member! (which everyone should be) Coming for the home opener from SLC which will be my 1st broncos game (and nfl game) already got my bus and tailgate tickets can’t freakin wait. Just wondering what players we might add after the rest of the league cut down to 53? Also what position group do you think will be the surprise of the season. Sorry it was such a long comment the next ones will be shorter. Thanks for the content!
New uniform take: It’a a no brainer. Leech said that they want to be forward thinking while honouring our history and acknowledging that we’ve won 3 Super Bowls with this current jersey.
The Color Rush jerseys check all the boxes; modernizes the look with a simpler, cleaner style, reintroduces the classic design of the Orange Crush days, AND keeps the orange and navy of the championship years. It’s also pretty low risk because they already sell well and are popular with fans.
I know some people really want a return to the old D logo, but the Broncos currently have one of the best brands in the NFL. It’d be throwing out the baby with the bathwater if we were to change the logo and the colour scheme just because the uniform styling is dated.
Take Color Rush helmet and jersey, swap out the retro logo with the current one. Reverse the colours on the pants to make them white pants with navy/orange striping. Done.
You’re welcome Walton-Penners.
Also, forgot to add having all white away jerseys in that style like the Bills ones and the Ninets alternates would go hard.
MelbourneBronco
My boys,
Let’s hope Zac has apologized earlier in the podcast!
And while it’s sad for Kendall Hinton and Malik Reed, but we have bigger fish to fry, the roster is set, and in 11 days Russ rides, LET’S EFFING GO!
Sherriff Pikey
Hey guys! Great coverage and input on the roster, I was surprised to see Hinton released but hey, in Hackett I trust.
I want to announce my excitement to come up from South Texas for the home opener against the Texans! Since this is Wyo-Bronco’s first home game, we went all out with great stadium seats, the VIP tailgate and game bus tickets and an airbnb blocks from the bar.
This will be our first time visiting the DNVR bar, a trip I’ve been looking forward to since 2020, do y’all have any top food suggestions?
Hope to see you guys in a few weeks, let’s ride!
The Count
I’d like to formally apologize to Bradley Chubb for suggesting that he be traded at his highest possible value. I’ll be happy to see 14 sacks instead and then just Tag him net year.
In you all’s expert opinions, do you think that The Hack will keep the offense frozen in French Vanilla stage in the first two contests as the team faces but a few rosters full of paper tigers? Might he save his real cooking for week 3 against those Bay City jack wagons? And if so, how vile and putrid will Bronco’s facebook become call for firings, etc? Also, to all you all on the chat – Get Twitter!
Love
Stanislaus University
Big Tony
My boys!
Yes. My “dollar store cornhole boards” comment was a clap back at a Twitter troll.
Anyways, onto more important things…I believe I’m owed a “formal apology” for correctly predicting that Rypien would ball out vs the Vikings and win the backup job when y’all were convinced it was already Josh Johnson’s.
I can’t understate my excitement that double uno is now available to be swooped up by its rightful owner. Just goes to show how powerful speaking things into existence can be. The football gods were definitely listening.
One more thing…I was dying yesterday when RK was talking about how a fan at Training Camp said Kendall Hinton was better than Jerry Jeudy as I also overheard many outlandish comments by the Facebook fans who were sitting among me on the hill. Gotta love em.
No question today.
Big Tony out.
Nashbronco
Hey guys,
Regarding the Special Teams play, I’m really glad Stukes got his guys. I have a feeling Green Bay’s ST woes in the playoffs last year had something to do with Hackett’s willingness to give up some premium spots on the two main units for guys who can majorly contribute in that phase. While the margin for error is not as razor thin as it’s been the past few years, being able to have confidence in that phase of the game can only help the team, right?
JPat SoCalBronco
How many Numbeez would it take to bring down 32 Janos?
It was interesting that they were able to have both back up QBs as Josh Johnson was not subject to waivers (vested vet). I don’t know if a team would have grabbed Josh or if 2 backups really matter but like chess move.
Thank you DNVR for everything you provide!